STAMFORD, Conn. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Gen Re announced today that I. John Cholnoky will retire as President of General Reinsurance Corporation in the first quarter of 2014.

Gen Re also announced that A. Morris Tooker will become President of General Reinsurance Corporation, responsible for direct Property/Casualty reinsurance business worldwide.

Tad Montross, Chairman, CEO and President of Gen Re, commented, “Over John’s 30 plus year career he helped shape our company through his commitment to underwriting discipline and building client relationships. I am also confident that Mo’s leadership, client focus and global business knowledge are the right combination to continue to build the direct Property/Casualty reinsurance model.”

Gen Re, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is one of the leading Property/Casualty and Life/Health reinsurers in the world, with a network of more than 40 branch and subsidiary offices in key reinsurance markets.

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Sue Johnson, 203-328-5795
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